José Roberto de Oliveira (born 9 December 1980) is a Brazilian professional football player. Primarily an attacking midfielder or wide midfielder, he spent parts of his career in both Brazil and Europe, including a spell with the German club Schalke 04.
Career overview
José Roberto began his career in Brazil and later moved abroad to play in Europe. His time in Germany is one of the more widely noted periods of his career, when he represented Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga. Afterward he returned to compete in Brazilian domestic competitions and continued to play at a professional level for several seasons.
Playing style
He is known for a combination of technical ability and versatility across attacking midfield positions. Coaches have used him on either flank or centrally, depending on tactical needs, valuing his ball control, passing and work rate.
Later career and current status
Records indicate that José Roberto has played for multiple clubs over his professional life. As with many players who have careers spanning different countries and leagues, his club affiliation has changed several times; for the most up-to-date information about his current team, consult recent squad lists or club announcements.